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Radio Hall of Fame Class of 2026 Delivers Laughs, Tears and Gratitude in Chicago

“Radio changes lives when people show up, trust their teammates and serve the audience.”

Is Disney+ the First Step Toward a Super Bowl Paywall

"The Super Bowl is still free. Enjoy it while you can. Someday, the most expensive part of your Super Bowl party might not be the beer, the wings or the ridiculous price of guacamole."

Why College GameDay Is a Blueprint for News/Talk Radio Success

It’s about belonging. Viewers feel like they’re part of something bigger than themselves. The best News/Talk stations create that same feeling. They become a gathering place for listeners who share common interests, concerns, passions and experiences.

How KUTX Turned Connection Into Ratings Success in Austin

“People will say, ‘I don't like that one song you're playing,’ but they don't leave because they want to know what's coming up next.”

MLB Network Adds Eric Hosmer As Analyst

"Baseball has been such a huge part of my life for a long time, and joining the Network gives me the opportunity to stay connected to it in a new way."

Mike Valenti Calls Out the NFL’s Greed Over Reported Thanksgiving Eve Game

"They’re gonna sell that game for 150 million bucks to some knockoff stream provider. And it’s gonna be another thing that [producer] Kenny’s got to pirate and we got to buy. It’s just nonsense."

Michael Kay: “It Sucks” Netflix Gets The New York Yankees Broadcast on Opening Day

"It’s not ideal because Opening Day, there’s a special pageantry to it, pomp and circumstance."

Tony Dungy Confirms Exit From NBC Sports After 17 Years

"It’s disappointing news but I want to thank my NBC family for making the last 17 years so special."

MLB Network Hiding Mark DeRosa’s Error Only Made the Mistake Bigger

"When a network tries to rewrite the tape, the original mistake stops being the story. The cover-up becomes the story. And that’s the real lesson here for media organizations everywhere. Transparency builds credibility. Editing history destroys it."

How Busted Open Became One of Sports Radio’s Most Nationally Recognized Shows

"Any bit of recognition was a win for us because at the beginning we weren’t recognized. For me, to see us rank on the Barrett Media list is probably the biggest recognition we’ve ever had since starting the show."

FOX Sports Is Hitting a Home Run With the World Baseball Classic

"Both the USA and Mexico teams set aside salaries and endorsements and simply played baseball with their country’s name on their chests."

Bob Costas Suggests MLB Work Toward Providing Fans With Local Calls on National Games

"When people say, especially in baseball, ‘I want to hear my own guys,’ as soon as they figure out how, they should be able to hear their own guys."

Westwood One Announces Broadcast Plans for 2026 NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament

"Westwood One will again serve as the national audio home of the NCAA Division I Men's Basketball Championship, delivering play-by-play coverage of every game throughout the 2026 tournament as part of its long-running partnership with the NCAA."

FOX Sports Sees Record Viewership for 2025-2026 College Basketball Regular Season

"The 2025–26 men’s college basketball regular season delivered the highest average audience the company has recorded on both FOX and FS1."

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Is Disney+ the First Step Toward a Super Bowl Paywall

"The Super Bowl is still free. Enjoy it while you can. Someday, the most expensive part of your Super Bowl party might not be the beer, the wings or the ridiculous price of guacamole."

Why College GameDay Is a Blueprint for News/Talk Radio Success

It’s about belonging. Viewers feel like they’re part of something bigger than themselves. The best News/Talk stations create that same feeling. They become a gathering place for listeners who share common interests, concerns, passions and experiences.

How KUTX Turned Connection Into Ratings Success in Austin

“People will say, ‘I don't like that one song you're playing,’ but they don't leave because they want to know what's coming up next.”

Miller Night Football Reveals the Chaos Behind Dennis Miller’s Monday Night Football Run

"Dennis Miller did not become a great football broadcaster. What he did do was briefly bring back the luster of Monday Night Football in all its brilliant glory."